Bombardier (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1943, Bombardier is a drama and war film directed by Richard Wallace, running about 99 minutes. “See the bombing of Tokyo before your very eyes” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A documentary/drama about the training of bombardiers during WWII. Major Chick Davis proves to the U.S. Army the superiority of high altitude precision bombing, and establishes a school for bombardiers. Training is followed in semi-documentary style, with personal dramas in subplots. The climax is a spectacular, if somewhat jingoistic, battle sequence.
Who’s in it. Bombardier stars Pat O’Brien as Chick Davis, Randolph Scott as Buck Oliver, Anne Shirley as Burton Hughes and Eddie Albert as Tom Hughes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Bombardier has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bombardier page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bombardier tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bombardier (1943)?
- In US, Bombardier is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bombardier worth watching?
- Bombardier holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bombardier?
- Bombardier stars Pat O’Brien, Randolph Scott, Anne Shirley, Eddie Albert and Walter Reed.
- When was Bombardier released?
- Bombardier was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.